Pirates outfielder Jason Bay became the first Pirate and first ever native Canadien to win NL rookie of the year. Bay hit .282 with 26 homers and 82 RBIs. Bay is from Trail, British Columbia, he had the most homers by an NL rookie since Albert Pujols hit 37 three years ago. Pittsburgh had been the only pre-expansion team without a rookie of the year.
A's SS Bobby Crosby won the AL rookie of the year award. His .239 average was the lowest ever (non-pitcher) recorded by a rookie of the year.
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A's SS Bobby Crosby won the AL rookie of the year award. His .239 average was the lowest ever (non-pitcher) recorded by a rookie of the year.
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